Dell Dimension 5100 - Manual (Page 90)

1. Enter system setup .
2. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Boot Sequence menu option and press <Enter> to access the menu.
3. Press the up- and down-arrow keys to move through the list of devices.
4. Press the spacebar to enable or disable a device (enabled devices have a checkmark).
5. Press plus (+) or minus (–) to move a selected device up or down the list.
Clearing Forgotten Passwords
1. Follow the procedures in " Before You Begin ."
2. Locate the 3-pin password jumper (PSWD) on the system board , and attach the jumper plug to pins 2 and 3 to clear the password.
3. Close the computer cover .
4. Connect your computer and monitor to electrical outlets, and turn them on.
5. After the Microsoft® Windows® desktop appears on your computer, shut down your computer . Turn off the monitor and disconnect it from the electrical
outlet.
6. Disconnect the computer power cable from the electrical outlet, and press the power button to ground the system board.
7. Open the computer cover .
8. Locate the 3-pin password jumper (PSWD) on the system board and attach the jumper to pins 1 and 2 to re-enable the password feature.
9. Close the computer cover .
NOTE: Write down your current boot sequence in case you want to restore it.
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
NOTE: When you receive your computer, the jumper plug is attached to pins 1 and 2.
NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network port or device and then plug it into the computer.